Drexel "Rex" Lewis Calhoun Obituary (1925

Drexel "Rex" Lewis Calhoun, 89, of Baker City died Monday, December 28, 2015 at Beehive Homes Residential Care Facility in Baker City. No services are currently planned. Rex was born on December 29, 1925 in Pennsboro, West Virginia to Otto Clarence Calhoun and Fannie Francis (Dodd) Calhoun. He received his education in Ohio and later served his country from 1944-1946 in the United States Navy. During his time in the Navy, Rex worked as a machinist 3rd class on the USS Tennessee BB43 in the South Pacific. September 27, 1952 he married Reva Joy McClure in Vancouver, Washington and together they enjoyed 63 years of marriage. Rex was a hard worker and loved working. After moving to Baker City in 1963, he worked with his two brothers, Jesse Calhoun and Silvan Calhoun operating the Baker Mill and Grain located in Haines, OR. He continued to work at the mill until 1975. In 1976 Rex and Reva opened the Ace Nursery which they operated for 29 years. Rex is survived by his wife Reva Calhoun of Baker City, his brother Silvan Calhoun of Baker City, and his sister in-law Jackie Calhoun of Baker City. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his son, Jo Calhoun, eight sisters, four brothers, and nine of his sibling's spouses. Memorial contributions may be made in Rex's honor to the Parkinson's Foundation or to a charity of choice through Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Baker City, OR 97814.